Amy Cowley-Contributor

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November, 2022
Creative Writing Degree
Horror, RPG, Dungeons and Dragons
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About Amy Cowley

Mara is a list article writer for The Best War Games with experience writing professionally as a content creator and a degree in Creative Writing. In her free time, she likes to write, bake, watch horror films, play games and TTRPGs with her friends. 
Having played games for over 20 years, her knowledge is unparalleled, which she brings to every article she produces. 

Favorite Games

Mara's favorite games include Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil 4, 7 and 8 as well as RPGS like the Mass Effect Franchise, Dragon Age, Baldur's Gate 3, and Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines.
She also enjoys delving into TTRPGS such as Dungeons and Dragons and Vampire: the Masquerade. 

Favorite Console

Mara's favorite console remains as the PC, as this allows her to experience PC-exclusive games and augment gaming with mods to offer a fresh and unique experience that would not be achievable on consoles.
It also allows her to more easily engage and play with her friends. 

Industry Focus

Mara's focus in the industry remains as producing quality written content all about her favorite games, so she can share her passion and knowledge with like-minded fans, or even open the floor to have fun and respectful discussions as to the rankings of certain articles. 

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6 Polarizing Horror Games With Innovative Mechanics

These games might not offer the absolute best horror experiences out there, but their innovative mechanics sure help them stand out.

Split image of cover art for the three main BG games.
Every Baldur's Gate Game, Ranked

The Baldur's Gate series is a collection of fantastic games, but which one is the hero among them all? Here are all Baldur's Gate games, ranked.

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6 Horror Games That Rely On Audio Cues

Sound is an important aspect of all horror games, but this is especially true of these titles that wouldn't be the same without it.

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7 Best Cyberpunk Horror Games, Ranked

There are many subgenres when it comes to horror, and these are the best cyberpunk horror games.

Split imahe of game cover art for Fran Bow, The Cat Lady and Little Misfortune
Best Surreal Horror Games, Ranked

Experience the wonder of weirdness in these surreal horror games.

Split image featuring Tormented Souls, Alan Wake and Flicker of Hope.
6 Horror Games That Utilize Unique Lighting Mechanics

Even the darkest games need light. Here are the ones with the most unique lighting mechanics.

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12 Greatest Konami Games, Ranked

Konami has gifted gamers with some of the greatest titles of all time. Here are their greatest hits.

Leon, Ashley and Ada as seen in the Remake.
Best Resident Evil 4 Remake Mods

These are the mods that every Resident Evil 4 Remake player should install now.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 13 Missing Dungeons & Dragons Classes and Subclasses

Baldur's Gate 3 arrives with most vanilla D&D classes, but which did not make the final cut?

Split image featuring Evie Frye, Aloy and Cheryl Mason.
The 8 Best Games for Girls

With strong female leads, these titles are must-plays for all girl gamers.

Solit image of three anime: Junji Ito's Tales of the Macabre, PMMM and Neon Genesis Evangelion.
The 8 Best Cosmic Horror Anime, Ranked

When done correctly, cosmic horror is something that will stick with viewers for years to come as it haunts their dreams.

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The 7 Best Video Games to Play if You Like Elves

Calling all elf-lovers! These video games are perfect for those who enjoy the grace of pointy-eared beings.

RE4, Remake 2 and Village pictures forming a split image.
10 Most Haunting Resident Evil Tracks From Across the Franchise

The soundtracks of Resident Evil games contribute greatly to the horrific atmosphere, and these songs are certainly the most haunting.

Splt image of Goku, Kaguya and Choji enjoying food.
8 Anime Characters With The Biggest Appetites

Nothing could ever stand between these hungry anime characters and their beloved food.

Split image showing Morrigan and the City Elf Warden.
8 Darkest Dragon Age Characters And Their Stories

The fantasy world of Thedas is home to some of the darkest characters. Here are those characters, and their stories.

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Dungeons & Dragons: 7 Things To Avoid When Creating A Chaotic Evil Character

Even chaotic evil characters need some rules in Dungeons & Dragons. Here are things a player should avoid when creating one.

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Hardest PS2 Platform Games, Ranked
PS2

These platforming games will have players jumping up and down in frustration.

Three BG3 screenshots to hightlight the inventory, dice and world map
9 Baldur's Gate 3 UI Mods That Are Fantastic

Useful and Intuitive, these UI mods are a must for Baldur's Gate 3 players that want to enhance their experience.

Split image featuring 3 dwarves: Varric Tethras, Magni Bronzebeard, Thorgrim Grudgebearer.
The Top 8 Video Game Dwarves

These video game characters prove great things come in small packages.

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10 Things You Should Know About The World Of Darkness Before Playing Bloodlines 2

The World of Darkness hides many mysteries in the shadows. This article will help shed the light on some of them.